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Prescribing compounded medications

We work with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, podiatrists and veterinarians across Ohio. Here is how to write and send a compounded prescription to our Lancaster store, and how to get access to our Rx order forms.

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Five reasons to partner with us

1Fast turnaroundReady 1 to 2 business days after the Rx arrives.
2Free shippingStatewide in Ohio, on every compounded prescription.
3Bill the patient or your officeSimple cash pricing, confirmed before we compound.
4Talk to the pharmacistDirect line to our compounding pharmacist.
5Custom pre-printed formsCheck-the-box order forms for your office's most common scripts.

Prefer paper? Download our practice-area flyers (PDF): one page per specialty with what we compound, how ordering works and typical cash pricing.

How to write a compounded prescription

  • Write "Compounded" on the prescription so it isn't mistaken for a commercial product.
  • Give the generic name of each active ingredient and its strength (mg per capsule, mg per mL, or percent for topicals).
  • State the dosage form: capsule, cream, gel, suspension, troche, suppository, solution. Name a base if you have a preference.
  • Add the quantity (number of capsules, grams, or milliliters), the directions and refills.
  • For veterinary prescriptions, add the species and the animal's weight.
  • For controlled substances, follow Ohio and DEA requirements for the schedule involved.

How to send it

  • E-prescribe to Medicine Shoppe #1018, 900 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130. Put the full formulation in the free-text field. Controlled substances (testosterone, phentermine, lorazepam) must come by EPCS or a signed prescription with your DEA number; a faxed order form alone can't be filled for those.
  • Fax an Rx order form or a written prescription to (740) 653-8265.
  • Phone (740) 653-7779 for a verbal authorization or to talk through a formulation with the compounding team.

What happens next

  1. You send the prescription. E-prescribe, fax or phone it to the Lancaster store.
  2. We confirm the price. Simple cash pricing, billed to the patient or the office. Nothing is prepared until you say yes.
  3. We compound and check it. Ready 1 to 2 business days after the prescription arrives. A pharmacist checks every preparation before it leaves.
  4. Pick up, free local delivery, or free shipping anywhere in Ohio. Refills work the same way: call us or use the Refill button.

Billing

We bill the patient or your office (cash pay). Typical cash price: #30 $49.99, #60 $79.99, #90 $119.99 (mL or capsules); prices can vary by formula. We can bill your office directly for office-dispensed preparations; call us to set that up.

Rx order forms

Our Rx order forms are available to verified prescribers. Each form lists common formulations with blanks for strength, quantity and directions, and can be printed, signed and faxed, or used as a guide when e-prescribing. Open the Rx order forms if you already have access, or request access below.

One form per practice area:

Request access to the Rx order forms

Tell us who you are and we'll verify your license and email you a sign-in link, usually within one business day. Access is for licensed prescribers and their office staff.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. They are prepared for an individual patient on the order of a licensed prescriber. Nothing on this page is medical advice; ask your prescriber or pharmacist about any medication questions.